The Indian Red Cross is a Voluntary Humanitarian Organization

Vishal Singh IAS, Collector-cum-Chairman , IRCS, Keonjhar

Mandardhar Mahalik OAS(S), Vice Chairman, IRCS, Keonjhar

Dharitri Rout, Non Official Vice Chairman, IRCS, Keonjhar

ARKHAN, Jt. Secretary, IRCS, Keonjhar

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire, encourage, and initiate humanitarian efforts to alleviate suffering and foster a more peaceful world. We are committed to providing humanitarian and charitable services, such as medical relief, healthcare, blood services, first aid, disaster risk reduction, and other ancillary services to prevent and mitigate suffering without discrimination based on nationality, race, caste, sex, religious beliefs, language, class, or political opinion.

The Indian Red Cross Society is functioning at Keonjhar Since 1951. The Indian Red Cross Society, the State Society and the District Branches are all autonomous bodies Operating with the Common Objective of mitigating human suffering ang giving relief to distressed persons. Disaster relief is an important item of Red Cross Programme. The Day-to-day management of the Programme of the District Branch is looked after by Working Committee of Which the Collector is the ex officio Chairman. Funds of the District Branch are Collected by enrolment of members & raising of Donations. In 2024-25 the Society has 45Patrons,128 VicePatrons,2681 life Members.The Collector & District Magistrate Vishal Singh IAS is The Chairman Of the District Branch, The Addl District Magistrate Rabindra Kumar Pradhan OAS(S) is The Vice Chairman, Smt Dharitri Rout is Non Official Vice Chairman. District Emergency Officer Avilash Purohit OAS is Secretary of the District Branch, Mr. A.R. Khan is the Joint Secretary Of the District Branch. Executive Committee. Junior Red Cross Committee, Youth Red Cross Committee, Finance Committee, Health Committee.

Seven Fundamental Principles of Red Cross

1. Humanity The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

2. Impartiality It makes no discrimination as to nationally, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

3. Neutrality In orders to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

4. Independence The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

5. Voluntary service It is voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

6. Unity There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

7. Universality The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

Membership and Certificate

The Patron membership certificates issued by the National Headquarters of the Indian Red Cross Society are signed by the Honourable President of India, in his capacity as President of the Indian Red Cross Society.

Patron, Life Member, and Life Associate membership certificates are signed by the Chairman and Secretary General of the society.

Membership Type Membership Fee Patron Rs. 25,000.00 Vice-Patron Rs. 12,000.00 Life Member Rs. 1,000.00 Life Associate Rs. 250.00 Annual Member Rs. 100.00 per annum Annual Associate Rs. 50.00 per annum Institutional Member Rs. 5,000.00 per annum A Noble Cause By becoming a member at any grade, the individual helps in rendering Red Cross a noble cause to serve the most vulnerable, thereby reaching those in need through the Red Cross Our Programs and Activities The Indian Red Cross's programmes are grouped into four main core areas: Promoting humanitarian principles and values Disaster response, Disaster preparedness, Health and Care in the Community 🤝Promoting Humanitarian Principles and Values Red Cross promotes the Humanitarian values, encouraging respect and cooperation to solve problems globally. Our goal is to influence people’s behaviour through the seven fundamental principles. 🌍 Disaster Response Disaster response is a key focus, assisting millions of people annually, from refugees to disaster victims. Our aim is to provide quick and effective relief in times of crisis. ❤Disaster Preparedness In response to the increasing frequency of natural disasters, we focus on preparedness programs that help communities minimize risks and cope with disasters when they strike. 🕊️ Health and Care in the Community We strive to ensure access to basic health services and education, addressing health disparities and promoting better living conditions for vulnerable communities.